Which of the Following Statements Concerning Active Equity Portfolio Management

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning active equity portfolio management strategies is true?

• A) The goal of active equity portfolio management is to earn a portfolio return that exceeds the return of a passive benchmark portfolio (net of transaction costs) on a risk-adjusted basis.
• B) An actively managed equity portfolio has lower total transaction costs.
• C) An actively managed equity portfolio has lower risk than the passive benchmark.
• D) A key to success for an actively managed equity portfolio is to maximize trading activity.
• E) An actively managed equity portfolio has lower turnover.

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Definitions:

Compasses

Instruments used for navigation and orientation that show direction relative to the geographic cardinal directions (North, South, East, and West).

Absolute Advantage

The ability of an individual, company, or country to produce a good or service more efficiently than others with the same resources.

Gain From Trade

The benefit that arises from efficient allocation of resources, allowing parties involved to obtain goods or services they desire at a lower opportunity cost.

Condition

The current state or quality of an item, product, or entity, often used to describe something's appearance, functionality, or working order.